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Barceló Hotel Group: First five-star hotel opens in the Azores

Portugal's archipelago is joined by the five-star Barceló Angra Marina Hotel!

17 September 2021


Directly by the sea, on the portuguese Island of Terceira, characterized by its volcanic origin and rich monumental heritage, Barceló Hotel Group strengthens its presence and has opened the first and only five-star hotel on the island, Barceló Angra Marina.

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The new attractive location

After the opening of the Adults Only hotel Allegro Madeira, near the centre of Funchal in 2018, the second mainstay of the Barceló Hotel Group on the Portuguese islands now follows three years later. The five-star hotel, Barceló Angra Marina also awaits with an attractive location. On the one hand, the entire Azores received the award "Best Adventure Travel Destination in Europe" in the World Travel Awards 2020, on the other hand, the city of Angra do Heroísmo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. 

The location of the hotel is ideal! Credit: Barceló Hotel Group

Hot views on the volcano

Visitors will find the old fortress, countless terraces and pedestrian promenades, as well as numerous churches and palaces. From the viewpoint, Monte Brasil, which consists of the remains of a tuff volcano, you have a breathtaking view over the island. Nature lovers will find the Barceló Angra Marina a perfect base. It has 130 modern rooms and is centrally located on the shore opposite the marina, as well as next to the historic centre. Visually, the hotel impresses with its imposing architecture with white facade directly in front of a dark rock face.

Whether in a double room or in the restaurant, the sea view is intoxicating. Credit: Barceló Hotel Group

Guests enjoy typical local cuisine with fresh fish and seafood at the Monte Brasil restaurant. The Bahia Bar on the ninth floor tempts with drinks and cocktails. Not only in the bar, but also throughout the hotel, the view of the Atlantic Ocean is captivating. In addition, the Barceló Angra Marina has a fitness and spa area and offers soothing treatments for body and soul. One night including breakfast costs from 114 euros for two people in a suite with sea view.

The Barceló Hotel Group

Since its foundation as a family business by Simón Barceló in Felanitx on Mallorca/Spain 90 years ago, the Barceló Hotel Group has made a name for itself in the hotel industry worldwide and can boast over 260 hotels in 22 countries. This makes it the second largest hotel group in Spain.

Barcelo Angra Marina 

R. do Faleiro, 9700-075 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Tel.: +351 295 204 700

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